We understand the struggle – achieving symmetrical winged eyeliner is challenging enough, so why tackle inner corner eyeliner? Beloved by celebrities and makeup artists, this technique may seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly more manageable than you might think. The key lies in selecting the right products that won’t smudge or bleed throughout the day. The inner corner eyeliner look is undeniably mesmerizing, making it a beautiful choice for your next night out, particularly during the holiday season. If you’re prepared to give it a shot, here are all the tips you need to master this captivating look.

You’ll want to ensure you have an optimal eyeliner on hand, to attempt this look as it’s all about preciseness. So, a liquid eyeliner with an ultra-fine tip is your BFF. The other thing to consider is staying power. Inner corner eyeliner is often prone to smudging as it’s so close to the tear duct. To combat this, you’ll need a waterproof formula. So far, our favorite products to get the job done are Lancome Idôle, KVD Tattoo Liner, and Stila Stay All Day. 

To achieve the inner corner eyeliner look, apply a standard winged eyeliner shape in the outer corner of your eye. Then, using light strokes, start from the inner corner of the eye and trace the upper lash line. Create a mini triangle at the inner corner by lining the bottom of the inner corner duct and extending it towards the outer corner of the eye. Finally, fill in the triangle at the inner corner, ensuring all lines are seamlessly connected.

Celebrity makeup artist Sang Jeon recommends sketching out how you want your liner to go with a pencil first, then going in with your liquid eyeliner. If you make a mistake, Sang Jeon says you can use a cotton swab and micellar water to clean it up.

For final touches, use a waterproof pencil liner to fill in the bottom waterline for a more intense look. Then, carefully curl your eyelashes and apply multiple coats of mascara or add a pair of wispy lashes. If you’re using falsies, we recommend trimming a lash strip in half and applying it to the mid-outer portion of your eyes to accentuate the cat eye shape.